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crier

noun cri·er \ˈkrī(-ə)r\

Definition of CRIER

:  one that cries:
a :  an officer who proclaims the orders of a court
b :  town crier
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First Known Use of CRIER

14th century

Rhymes with CRIER

briar, choir, fire, gyre, hire, ire, mire, prior, sire, spire, squire, tier, tire, wire
CRIER Defined for Kids

crier

noun cri·er \ˈkrī-ər\

Definition of CRIER for Kids

:  a person whose job is to call out orders or announcements

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. crier
  2. town crier
  3. vendue crier
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